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Professor David Craik portrait
Professor David Craik has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia
12 June 2023

This article will continue to be updated to include members of the ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵcommunity named on the King’s Birthday Honours List.

An internationally-recognised scientist is among an extensive list of University of Queensland representatives who have been named on the  this year.

·èÂíÐãÊÓƵresearchers, academics, alumni and philanthropists are among the more than 1,100 Australians recognised for their contributions and service to the community.

·èÂíÐãÊÓƵVice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AO congratulated community members who were recognised on the Honours List.

“I’m pleased to see so many members of our ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵcommunity recognised and celebrated for their outstanding contributions to society,” Professor Terry said.

“Each one of them should be immensely proud of their achievements, which also help to highlight the impact of research, teaching and learning at UQ.”

, a Laureate Fellow at UQ’s  has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his distinguished service to science in the field of biological and medicinal chemistry, to tertiary education, and as a mentor.

“I felt very humbled and excited as it recognises the hard work of my team of talented and dedicated researchers,” Professor Craik said.

“It also is very nice that it was made possible by the unwavering support of my wife and family over many years while I dedicated a lot of my time to exploring the world of science.”

Professor Craik discovered a family of plant molecules – or peptides – that can be harnessed for a range of applications including new drug classes and eco-friendly pesticides.

Professor Craik was also recently of the oldest scientific society in the world, the Royal Society, for his outstanding contribution to science.

Other members of our extended community including staff, former staff, community members, supporters and alumni include:

  • Reginald John Richardson Co-Founder, Director and supporter of UQ’s Poche Centre, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to community health organisations, and to the visual arts as a leader, supporter and patron.
  • Professor Donald Wilson has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to medicine through public health leadership, to regulatory bodies, and to tertiary education.
  • Dr Tony Badrick, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to diagnostic pathology in leadership roles, and to education.
  • Mr Peter Blatch, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to youth through Scouting, and to education.
  • Dr James Bradley, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to medicine in the field of anaesthetics.
  • Emeritus Professor Colleen Cartwright, former staff member and a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to aged care planning, policy and research.
  • ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum Brett Clark has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to community health, the arts, and to sports organisations. Mr Clark was a 2022 recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award and a director of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.
  • Professor Emerita Berwyn Clayton, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the vocational education and training sector.
  • Associate Professor Roger Grigg from the Rural Clinical School within the Medical School has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to medicine in the field of otolaryngology head and neck surgery.
  • Professor Terry Haines, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to medical education and research into fall prevention and mobility.
  • Music composer and ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum Professor Liza Lim has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the performing arts.
  •  APM from UQ’s School of Social Science has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to public administration in Queensland. He served as a police officer for 38 years and is a former Deputy Commissioner in the Queensland Police Service and Commissioner of Queensland Corrective Services.
  • Emeritus Professor Lindy McAllister has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to speech pathology and allied health in a range of roles. She is a previous National President of Speech Pathology Australia and is recognised for championing social justice and equity for individuals with communication and swallowing needs, and as a mentor to students and academics in Australia and overseas.
  •  from UQ’s  has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the mining sector as a chemical engineer.
  • Small animal surgical specialist, Adjunct Professor Philip Moses in UQ’s School of Veterinary Sciences has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the veterinary profession as a doctor, administrator and educator. He has lectured in Australia, North America and South East Asia to promote and improve animal care and welfare. 
  • Emeritus Professor Robert Michael Whitby from the Greenslopes Clinical Unit within the Medical School was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to medicine in the field of infectious diseases, and to tertiary education.
  • Dr Geoff Wilson, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the community through charitable organisations.
  • Dr Diana Coote, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to medicine.
  • Engineer and mining executive, ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum Allan Davies has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division (OAM). He has been recognised for his service to the community through charity work including co-founding Dalara Foundation which donates to medical research, education, animal protection and Indigenous youth.
  • Dr Mary Dunne, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to medicine through a range of roles.
  • Dr Cameron Ford, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the law.
  • Dr Don Gilmour, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the forestry sector.
  • Dr Clement Gordon, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to medicine, and to the community.
  • The Honourable Kenneth Hayward, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the people and Parliament of Queensland.
  • Dr Michael Pyne, Adjunct Lecturer in UQ’s School of Veterinary Science and ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to veterinary science.
  • Mr John Ryan, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to education as an administrator.
  • Former staff member and current Vice President of ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵAlumni Friends, Associate Professor Peter Clark Ryan has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division (OAM) for his service to dentistry. Professor Ryan’s distinguished career included a 37-year association with UQ’s School of Dentistry, and various professional associations. 
  • Dr Margaret Shapiro, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division (OAM) for her service to community health.
  • Ms Jaclyne Fisher, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to public administration, and to the community.
  • Mrs Penelope Hamilton, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵAlum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through social welfare organisations.
  • Dr Trevor Jordan, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through a range of roles.
  • Miss Astrid Jorgensen, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community as a musical director.
  • Mr Ross McConachie, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to Australia-Japan relations, and to business.
  • Dr Stephen Morris, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to medicine.
  • Mr Graeme Roberts-Thomson, ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵAlum has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for or service to public administration.
  • Ms Julie Russell, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the road transport industry.
  • Mr Kevin Sinden, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to youth through Scouts.
  • Mr Matthew Higgins, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) for outstanding public service to Queensland with international impact in the fields of surveying, geodesy and spatial sciences.
  • Malcolm Letts, Deputy Director-General and Chief Biosecurity Officer at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) for outstanding public service to state and national biosecurity.
  • Dr Andrew Stevenson, a ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵalum has been awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) for outstanding public service through leadership and stewardship of Australia's astronomy capability.

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